Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

UPMC Medical Education Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education.

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About UPMC Medical Education Program

ACGME code
1604131076
Program director
Pascal Zinn
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
289
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

UPMC Medical Education Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, sponsored by UPMC Medical Education. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 289 applications and invited about 17% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurological Surgery programs, which interview about 14.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
5
Interview rate
17%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates96%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women21%
  • Men79%
  • White54%
  • Asian46%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Pascal Zinn
Program coordinator
Melissa Lukehart
Coordinator phone
(412) 647-6777
Program phone
(412) 647-3685
Sponsoring institution
UPMC Medical Education

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center 200 Lothrop Street, Suite B-400 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Open in Google Maps

UPMC Medical Education Program: frequently asked questions

Does UPMC Medical Education Program sponsor visas?

Yes. UPMC Medical Education Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is UPMC Medical Education Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at UPMC Medical Education Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does UPMC Medical Education Program offer?

UPMC Medical Education Program offers 5 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UPMC Medical Education Program?

UPMC Medical Education Program received 289 applications and interviewed about 17% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UPMC Medical Education Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has UPMC Medical Education Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at UPMC Medical Education Program?

Applicants who sent UPMC Medical Education Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is UPMC Medical Education Program located?

UPMC Medical Education Program is located at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center 200 Lothrop Street, Suite B-400 Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Its sponsoring institution is UPMC Medical Education.

Who is the program director of UPMC Medical Education Program?

The program director is Pascal Zinn. The program coordinator, Melissa Lukehart, is the usual contact for application questions.

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